Chapter 11

Algebra for College Students · 235 exercises

Problem 1

For Problems 1-22, find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{11 x-10}{(x-2)(x+1)}\)

7 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-32\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}2 x-y & =-2 \\ 3 x+2 y & =11\end{array}\right)\)

7 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-12\), evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}4 & 3 \\ 2 & 7\end{array}\right|\)

5 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-10\), indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{ll:r}1 & 0 & -4 \\ 0 & 1 & 14\end{array}\right]\)

7 step solution

Problem 2

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{11 x-2}{(x+3)(x-4)}\)

6 step solution

Problem 2

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{c}3 x+y=-9 \\ 4 x-3 y=1\end{array}\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 2

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}3 & 5 \\ 6 & 4\end{array}\right|\)

5 step solution

Problem 2

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{ll:l}1 & 2 & 8 \\ 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 2

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}3 x+y & =0 \\ x-2 y & =-7\end{array}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 3

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x-8}{x^{2}-1}\)

8 step solution

Problem 3

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}5 x+2 y=5 \\ 3 x-4 y=29\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 3

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{rr}-3 & 2 \\ 7 & 5\end{array}\right|\)

4 step solution

Problem 3

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{lll:l}1 & 0 & 2 & 5 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 3

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x+3 y=-5 \\ 2 x-3 y=-7\end{array}\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 4

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x+32}{x^{2}-4}\)

7 step solution

Problem 4

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x-7 y=-23 \\ 2 x+5 y=-3\end{array}\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 4

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{rr}5 & 3 \\ 6 & -1\end{array}\right|\)

4 step solution

Problem 4

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{lll:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 5 \\ 0 & 3 & 0 & 8 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -11\end{array}\right]\)

5 step solution

Problem 4

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}2 x-y=9 \\ 4 x-2 y=11\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 5

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{20 x-3}{6 x^{2}+7 x-3}\)

6 step solution

Problem 5

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{c}5 x-4 y=14 \\ -x+2 y=-4\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 5

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}2 & -3 \\ 8 & -2\end{array}\right|\)

5 step solution

Problem 5

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 17 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & -14\end{array}\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 5

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{2} x+\frac{1}{4} y=9 \\ 4 x+2 y=72\end{array}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-2 x-8}{10 x^{2}-x-2}\)

6 step solution

Problem 6

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}-x+2 y & =10 \\ 3 x-y & =-10\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 6

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & -7 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 9\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{lr}5 x+2 y= & -9 \\ 4 x-3 y= & 2\end{array}\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 7

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{x^{2}-18 x+5}{(x-1)(x+2)(x-3)}\)

6 step solution

Problem 7

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}y=2 x-4 \\ 6 x-3 y=1\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}-2 & -3 \\ -1 & -4\end{array}\right|\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 1 & 0 & -3 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 & 5 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 7\end{array}\right]\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{1}{3} y=3 \\ x+4 y=-8\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-9 x^{2}+7 x-4}{x^{3}-3 x^{2}-4 x}\)

7 step solution

Problem 8

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}-3 x-4 y=14 \\ -2 x+3 y=-19\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}-4 & -3 \\ -5 & -7\end{array}\right|\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr:r}1 & 0 & 3 & 8 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 & -6 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}4 x-9 y=-60 \\ \frac{1}{3} x-\frac{3}{4} y=-5\end{array}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{-6 x^{2}+7 x+1}{x(2 x-1)(4 x+1)}\)

6 step solution

Problem 9

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}-4 x+3 y & =3 \\ 4 x-6 y & =-5\end{array}\right)\)

7 step solution

Problem 9

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrrr:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 3 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 5 & -3 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -1 & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 9

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{r}x-\frac{y}{2}=-4 \\ 8 x-4 y=-1\end{array}\right)\)

3 step solution

Problem 10

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{15 x^{2}+20 x+30}{(x+3)(3 x+2)(2 x+3)}\)

7 step solution

Problem 10

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}x=4 y-1 \\ 2 x-8 y=-2\end{array}\right)\)

5 step solution

Problem 10

Evaluate each \(2 \times 2\) determinant by using Definition 11.1. \(\left|\begin{array}{ll}\frac{2}{3} & \frac{3}{4} \\ 8 & 6\end{array}\right|\)

6 step solution

Problem 10

Indicate whether each matrix is in reduced echelon form. \(\left[\begin{array}{llll:r}1 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 & 4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0 & -3 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 9\end{array}\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 10

Use the graphing approach to determine whether the system is consistent, the system in inconsistent, or the equations are dependent. If the system is consistent, find the solution set from the graph and check it. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}3 x-2 y=7 \\ 6 x+5 y=-4\end{array}\right)\)

4 step solution

Problem 11

Find the partial fraction decomposition for each rational expression. See answers below. \(\frac{2 x+1}{(x-2)^{2}}\)

5 step solution

Problem 11

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each system. If the equations are dependent, simply indicate that there are infinitely many solutions. \(\left(\begin{array}{l}9 x-y=-2 \\ 8 x+y=4\end{array}\right)\)

6 step solution

Problem 11

For Problems \(11-30\), use a matrix approach to solve each system. \(\left(\begin{array}{rl}x-3 y & =14 \\ 3 x+2 y & =-13\end{array}\right)\)

4 step solution

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